Alsea falls trail is another trail that leads to two waterfalls. There are two falls here and a lot of hiking trails. Hikingonly trail networks break off from this path and go across the alsea river and up onto the far ridge as well as out to green peak falls. Alsea falls trail mountain biking trail monroe, oregon. This hike takes you to two waterfalls, one on the south fork alsea river and the other on peak creek. The high baller and springboard trail loop is the shorter loop, but there is more out there. Alsea falls trail system details here, including the official map. Alsea falls oregon coastal rain forest mountain range.
Alsea falls is a very popular hiking and mountain biking recreation area, because it is the perfect place to go in the late fall, winter and early spring, when the weather isnt the best. Team dirt, a chapter of imba, is dedicated to stewardship of sustainable, multipleuse, and purpose built trails, to the preservation of mountain biking access through advocacy and education, and to the promotion of responsible trail use. I only recorded my hike on the way back to the parking lot. The alsea falls recreation area also offers hiking trails that will provide you with a scenic hike through the forest and several waterfalls. A sign points people to hiking trails at alsea falls. Like most coastal streams, it smells of fresh fish and moldering leaves.
Theres miles of trails to explore, two beautiful waterfalls, and plenty of pretty old and new growth forest. The smith rock hike says to go left to pick up the misery ridge trail, when that trail is to the right. It is nature at one of its bests because the campground is so small it leaves no room for over crowding. Check out what hike oregon trails and roads are currently accessible. Alsea and green peak falls hike hiking in portland, oregon and. Go south on alseadeadwood hwy aka road 505 for 1 mile. After breakfast at debs cafe we decided to check out alsea falls.
Alsea falls recreation site campground, monroe, oregon. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Alsea falls recreation site is located along a bureau of land management national back country byway, located in the oregon coast range, miles west of monroe, oregon, in benton county. Trails in the corvallis area corvallisbenton county. Virtual ride of alsea falls trail system whistle punk to springboard loop mtb project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a life well lived.
Some lead to glades, streams, and meadows and others to hilltop vistas of the willamette valley. It was a little muddy but the river was running fast and deep. Alsea falls recreation site 2020 all you need to know. Alsea falls, where the otherwise calm alsea river takes a spill down smooth rocks into a nice swimming hole, is a rather scenic waterfall. Provides information on blm alsea falls recreation site, alsea, oregon including gps coordinates, local directions, contact details, rv. Oregon enjoy the scenic back road less traveled take your time. A guide to the states best waterfall hikes sawyer, adam on.
An enjoy side hike after hiking to alessandro falls. Alsea falls is a lovely place for hiking, biking, splashing in the river, or having a picnic. Alsea falls recreation site 2020 all you need to know before. This hike is perfect for a family trip as the trail is dogfriendly, the alsea river serves as a swimming hole on hot days, and there is a picnic area just. The tumalo falls description says to take the south fork trail, but the hike described most definitely takes the north fork trail.
All three books are being kept in print by william l. Few regions pack such a variety of trails into an area crossable by a twohour drive. The trail can also be accessed from the alsea falls recreation area, in which case the hike to the falls is less than 0. At the falls themselves youll find a small campground, a pleasant picnic area, and a network of riverside trails extending to. The best oregon hiking trails to tackle in a day or less.
The parking area is not hard to find because there are multiple signs that lead you to the recreation area from the main highways. Alsea falls, benton county, oregon northwest waterfall. Other than the trails to the falls, there is a more extensive network of trails open to mountain. Sullivans niece, the eugene science fiction author mary e. Several trails leave from both sides of the south fork alsea river. Alsea falls recreation area is located in southwest benton county. This guide covers more than just the wellknown three sisters. The alsea highway oregon all you need to know before. I took a hike from the alsea recreation site to an access road at the top of a hill above the river. Download avenza, a free application from an app store to your smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Alsea falls trail system whistle punk to springboard. Hiking is the most popular activity to do at alsea falls recreation site due to the incredible beauty of the untouched forests that surround the area. The falls itself is a very short distance from where you park, however if you are looking to go hiking there are other trails that lead to other falls.
Sullivan shows that these events are actually part of larger natural cycles some more regular than. Very easy multiuse path that connects the dayuse picnic area and waterfall viewing site with the campground. Alsea falls dayuse and campground areas open midmay to september 30th. Alsea falls recreation site campground, monroe, oregon rei. The south fork of the alsea river flows through the alsea falls recreation site, cascading down to form alsea. Find all the information you need to plan a camping trip to alsea falls recreation site campground, including campsite details, nearby hiking trails, nearby mountain biking trails, and nearby climbing areas. The most popular trails are mount mcloughlin, nannie creek puck lake and badger lake. The access and habitat and travel management area maps are now geopdfs. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places where they love to play. Trails range from oldschool singletrack, converted fire roads, tight technical singletrack to. The alsea falls campground is representative of coast range forest ecology, with old growth. The falls are located within the blms popular alsea falls recreation area, which includes a. Half the fun of visiting this coast range waterfall is discovering the scenic road that leads here between the rustic, timeforgotten hamlets of alsea and alpine. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround.
The alsea falls recreation area offers 16 overnight camp sites and 22 day use sites along the pristine south. City, state or zip code national park, national forest, state park. Size 12 keen hiking boots left in parking lot of trail. Alsea falls high baller and springboard loop mountain bike trail, harrisburg, or. Alsea falls yet another waterfall on the list of best oregon hiking trails. A guide for the best hikes and backpacking trips in oregon, featuring detailed oregon hiking trail descriptions, updated oregon hiking trail maps and the best hikes in oregon for every season. Constructed by the ccc, the short alsea falls trail follows the south bank of the alsea river from the campground to the waterfalls. Alsea falls recreation site is a singletrack mountain bike trail in corvallis, oregon. Alsea falls trailhead hiking in portland, oregon and. Novmar, and a hiking trail through riparian habitat leads to cheadle marsh.
Enjoy private river access for fishing, swimming, hiking and so much more. Whether youre participating in the 52 hike challenge, or you need a reference guide to find the perfect hikes for each season, this book will. This is a great and easy day hike that features two waterfalls alsea falls and green peak falls amid beautiful oregon coast range scenery. Hiking waterfalls in oregon by adam sawyer 100 hikestravel guide. The trailhead begins a half mile from the alsea campground. The trail winds along and above peak creek to the base of the falls. The book oregons greatest natural disasters 1minute video is an entertaining and provocative examination of the floods, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions that have affected people in oregon during the past,000 years. Alsea falls is a very popular hiking and mountain biking recreation area, because it is the perfect place to go in the late fall, winter and early spring, when the. Make kingfishers perch your homebase for all your alsea valley adventures or simply kickback and relax by the. Campsites will be available to book beginning april 30, 2020. This site is very reliable for american dipper, which nest. You will be surrounded by natural beauty here along the alsea river. We then tried to hike to the other set of falls, green peak falls on peak. We did not hike but seen on the map in the parking area.
A guide for the best hikes in oregon, featuring trail descriptions, mileage, detailed maps, and lots of pictures. Kingfishers perch bed and breakfast your alsea river. Our trail meets and follows the south fork alsea river. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Alsea falls recreation site all you need to know before. Walk off our property onto the clemans park trail that meanders along the edge of the north fork of the alsea river.
See two beautiful and lesserknown oregon coast range waterfalls on this relaxing day hike along the uppermost portion of the alsea river. Alsea falls recreation area is nestled along the south fork alsea river national back country byway, between the small communities of alsea and alpine. Detailed information about alsea falls in benton county, oregon. Experience one of oregons beautiful coastal valleys. The south fork of the alsea river flows through the alsea falls recreation site, cascading down 30 feet to form alsea falls in the day use area. Family hiking at alsea falls, in alsea, oregon, near corvallis. Alsea falls is a wonderful place to visit if your really enjoy nature, scenery, hiking, fishing, and water falls. Alsea falls recreation site mountain bike trail in. Hiking is a potentially risky activity, and the entire risk for users of this field guide is assumed by the user, and in no event shall trailkeepers of oregon be liable for. Winding forest trails provide cool shade during the summer. The byway is often used as an alternative route to waldport along the central oregon coast.
Hike to alsea and green peak falls, alsea falls trailhead. Alsea falls recreation site is a campgrounds adventure located in or near corvallis, or. The trailhead is 20 miles southwest of corvallis, or near the community alsea. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. New mountain bike trails brings fun, flow to alsea falls. The trails are part of the bureau of land managements alsea falls recreation area, with the path to green peak falls in the hulloakes companys hubert k. The complete guide to more than 490 hikes moon outdoors paperback may 11, 2010. Detailed information about green peak falls in benton county, oregon. Alsea falls recreation site is nestled along the south fork alsea river and the south fork alsea river national back country byway between the small communities of alsea and alpine. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. Welcome to oregons favorite hiking area, the mountains between the willamette valley and bend. With it, you can follow your location, mark way points check boundaries and more while offline.
The alsea falls campground is representative of coast range forest ecology, with old growth douglasfir and also unusual plants such as fairyslipper, fawn lily and trillium. There are plenty of trails to choose from, but the most popular is the alsea falls trail that takes you to the top of the waterfall. This route is pieced together to include all the trails that are currently 2014 open in the area. The alsea falls recreation area is just a short jaunt off hw34, about 10 miles along south fork road. Our cozy accommodations will make you feel right at home. Oregons smith river forms in the coast range and flows about 50 miles west, emptying into the pacific ocean just north of reedsport, oregon. Alsea falls trailhead from oregon hikers field guide. These books are jam on the ceiling a collection of columns about life in oregon, to elsie with love a memoir of his 40year marriage, and my wife has alzheimers a memoir of his wifes threeyear battle with alzheimers. Alsea falls complete loop mountain bike trail, monroe, oregon.